Live Music in the North State: April 12–April 18

The Nick Ciampi Band will play the Post Office Saloon in Redding on Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15.

In store for the north state this week, we have a spoken-word night at the Bohemian Art Loft, a two-night engagement from a Miracle Mile Records artist who is also one of the north state’s most beloved guitar instructors, several jazz events from highly-regarded musicians, a number of appearances from local favorites, and a few touring acts making a stop in Redding. It’s going to be a good week.

CANCELED: THE JEFFERSON STATE BLUES SOCIETY OPEN JAM AT BRIDGE BAY RESORT, SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 16 HAS BEEN CANCELED.

Wednesday, April 12

Open mic at The Grape Escape in Redding, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. This open mic will normally happen on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Hosted by Hal Johnson and the Deschutes Music Club. 21 and over. (530) 244-8463.

Spoken Word Night at the Bohemian Art Loft in Redding, starting at 7 p.m. Open to poets, storytellers, comedians, actors. All ages. Normally happens on the second Wednesday of each month. 3304B Bechelli Lane, Redding. (530) 229-7818.

MRCH and Quay at The Dip in Redding, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 241-2662.

Open mic at Silk Road Chai Shop in Mount Shasta, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. All ages. (530) 926-3300.

In Paradise, the “Open Mikefull” group hosts an open mic at the Norton Buffalo Hall. Signups at 6:45 p.m. This open mic normally happens each Wednesday evening. All ages. 5704 Chapel Drive in Paradise.

Thanks to Claudia Hastings for sharing her compilation of jazz events.

Born and raised in Ventura County, Hal Johnson moved to Shasta County in 1994. After a 38 year career flying helicopters, he can now sometimes be spotted around the North State singing and wrestling his guitar into submission. He always feels funny writing about himself in the third person. Contact him at shastalivemusic@gmail.com.

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